The traditional Mediterranean dip won't let you down in the taste or nutrition departments. A spoonful of hummus tastes creamy, slightly nutty, sometimes garlicky or spicy. Nutritionally, a tablespoon of hummus has roughly a gram of protein and fat.

Spread it on sandwiches, pair it with veggies or pita chips — no matter how you nom it, hummus is yummus. (Sorry, had to.)

If you make your own hummus, you can quit spending your hard-earned dough on store-bought stuff. You'll save money in the long run, and it tastes light-years better than the paste you'll find in premade tubs.

Have a food processor?

Sweet. Pop in a few ingredients, and wham-o: Hummus is yours for the eating (find a simple recipe here). Your snack attack can be solved in a mere five minutes — easy, breezy, beautiful.

Don't have a food processor?

No problem. Grab a blender or a mortar and pestle. (The latter method results in more rustic-looking, chunky hummus — good for spreading on toast or sammies, but not great for dipping.) Get the recipes here.